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While I am off to Florida (hope the oil ain’t bad for me) to lay my butt on a beach for a few days on a real vacation this time I didn’t want you to be with out a Friday show. So kick back tune in and listen to some great questions from the audience today. The last question of the day was difficult to answer and not really a “survival question” in the way we think of but I think many people out there needed to hear it. I hope it leave you with something special to think of over the weekend.

Join me today as we answer these questions…

What are the best ways to store meat

How to you store and get surplus medication for emergencies

What is Jefferson State and what is it all about

A solider tell us how to dechlorinate pool water – Thanks for your service man!

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Today we do sort of a two part show. I start out with a bit of commentary of a few stories, two actually related to land values and dependence on city based economies. I then move onto todays main subject, the value of rural land. I will also cover a lot of buying and negociating advice and give you some actual market prices of what is available right now.

Join me today as we discuss…

A great post and video on ITS Tactical

Marlin Firearms is closing their North Haven, CT plant

Detroit is dying and the lesson we learn from it

Why rural land has not fallen in value the way most real estate has

Really considering the decision to go “off grid”

Why rural land offers stability in value (monetary and lifestyle wise as well)

Getting quotes and expert advice BEFORE you buy or even make an offer

Having “vision” for what a property can become matched to reality of the cost and effort required

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air.

Rather than a typical listener question show today I decided to bring together 5 news events that were sent in by various listeners. The first one is not that obvious as to why it applies to the other four but I bring them all together at the end. We also bring in a recent 5 minute speech from Congressmen Ron Paul today.

Join me today as we discuss…

Azle Texas is out of water due to a single line breaking and needs help from 15 cities to fix it. – (Link to the source story)

Today we do our second edition of call in Friday where I take listener calls and comments on the air. To call in an leave your own question for me just dial 866-65-THINK and leave a message and you might hear yourself on the air.

Join me today as we discuss

Where to find chickens for your homestead

How many eggs does an average hen lay

What protection do chickens need in winter

What about filtering water during a city water contamination

What is a good book for your BOB

If you are buying your first two guns, should both be handguns

What is the purpose of a handgun

What can people in very cold climates do to be able to grow food

Is liberty given as a gift not understood and valued the way liberty fought for is

What can we learn from the earthquake in Haiti

What would Jefferson say if he was around today

Why are three Navy Seals in trouble because a terrorist got a bloody lip

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air.

Because I have a large backlog of questions and failing voice due to some type of common crud going around (I don’t think it is the swine flu, but who knows) I decided to do back to back listener questions shows this week.

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Tune in today as I answer…

What is UNA and how can it save you money on prescription drugs

What knots should you make part of your basic skill set

Buying a first shotgun, Remington 870 or Benneli Vinci -“back problems” are part of the equation

Thoughts about a private mortgage among family members

How do you find what arms are currently being surplused in the mil surplus market

What is a C&R license and why might you want one

Should you store vinegar and is it easy to make your own

Should you store more fuel then you need for extended range based on things like being fully loaded, stuck in traffic or pulling a trailer

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Back to our Monday tradition of listen questions. I have a pretty big question back log at this point so if you question isn’t answered hold tight I will get to you eventually. Tune in today as we dissect a lot of questions on debt, look at vehicle choices and talk more about civil unrest and its’ consequences.

Tune in today as I answer…

Is back yard desalination a feasible solution for irrigation

What are the odds of gold and silver ever being confiscated

Would LEOs be likely to follow orders in a gun grab or would they “keep their oath”

How can you incorporate Self Sufficiency into groups like people in the 9-12 project

What advice do I have for a 19 year old that is excited about a pre-approved credit card offer

Is it wise to go into debt for lasik eye surgery

When buying a 2003-2007 GMC 3/4 ton truck, should I go with gas or diesel

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Today I am broadcasting live from the BOL and will answer questions about I answer questions about water storage and harvesting, storing diesel fuel, raising bees, bugging out, indoor gardening, power outages and more with an upload and posting assist from Starbucks and their awesome wireless hot spots.

As you may already know we were delayed in our return from Arkansas due to a break down. When I got to the hot spot last night to update everyone and get all my mail there were a ton of new questions. So not having the time to do any research I decided to do a listener question show today.

I will also fill you in on our break down and what it taught us about common sense preps, a little video we shot and some other tails from the road.

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465)please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.

Today’s show expands on last weeks first show about Permaculture Zones and Layers (Episode 196) by discussing different methods to harvest and conserve water. Today’s link section includes some of the best resources i have ever featured on a shows subject matter, I encourage you to check them all out.

Tune in today to hear,

Why you don’t have to want to save the planet to benifit highly from water conservation

Thoughts on rain barrels and getting water closer to where you plan to use it

Thoughts on moving from barrels to underground cisterns or tanks

Rain chains a much more attractive way to get water to where you want it than a down spout

Harvesting water from outbuildings and greenhouses

Converting garbage cans to low cost rain catch barrels

The swale and how it can create an oasis even in a salted desert

Following contour lines is what makes a swale effective

The pond the right way as part of an ecosystem not a hot puddle in the middle of a field

Micro ponds and micro swales

Intensive mulching actually creates a 1 inch deep lake within the entire surface area of a food forest

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You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465) please read the suggestions for calling in be

Today’s broadcast discusses options for setting up, finding and selection of a bug out location, (also called a BOL or fall back location). There is also a bit of follow up on yesterdays show about the swine flu and some other little pieces of advice.

Tune in today to hear about…

How far is far enough away, how close is to close

Does a BOL have to be remote, think about Hurricane Katrina

Why a bug out location is a highly personal choice and what you want is most important

Hidden gotchas to watch out for in buying a second piece of property

Why tent camping is not a good idea for your BOL and why you really need a structure ASAP

Starting with an outbuilding is a good option

Thoughts on over looked benefits of mountain land

My personal big 4, (water on property, guns are acceptable, land is good for growing food and livestock are welcome in the community)

Is the Northwest the most ideal place, thoughts on rough winters and possible global cooling

Watch out for potential annexation by surrounding towns/cities

Buyers covenants are good, home owners associations are evil!

If you move permanently to your BOL you no longer have a fall back position

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465) please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.